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The architects at ADG have developed
a preliminary spatial needs tool to assist potential clients to "get-the-process-started"
by establishing a preliminary size and budget for a law enforcement facility
for political approval. Specifically, the spatial needs document considers
both current and projected future need, and as a point of general information,
utilizes gross square footage representing the total or overall size of
a facility, including individual rooms or spaces (net square footage) and
space that is utilized for corridors, mechanical/electrical equipment rooms
and wall thickness.
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It should be clearly understood,
however, that the utilization of such a formula is best understood as being
a preliminary tool in determining spatial need. While it has been extremely
accurate, it does not negate the need to eventually have a detailed program
or space needs assessment conducted at a later date. There are always needs
that are best determined by on-site interviews with key staff personnel,
conducted by individuals with specialized law enforcement design experience.
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As a basis of explaining our preliminary
assessment of need, our methodology has evolved from a formula that ADG
developed approximately 18 years ago. At that time, we conducted numerous
detailed spatial need studies which enabled us to determine if a standard
formula could be established. This formula has subsequently become the basis
of several articles and seminars that we have taught to a variety of governmental
agencies and law enforcement associations during the past 15 years. |
We provide this "preliminary spatial
needs" tool for the low cost of $3,500, which is below most City and County
thresholds for professional services. If you would like to have an assessment
completed for your project, please e-mail your request to adg@architectsdesigngroup.com |
